All are invited and welcomed to participate. The activities of the festival include religious panel discussion, contemplative meditation, candle lighting, contemplative walking, prayers for peace, and being inclusive via social media networks.
The United Nations has adopted September 21st as an annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence. On September 23, 2009, His Holiness the Dalai Lama received the International Freedom Award from the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. During his two day visit he gave a public talk on "Developing Peace and Harmony."
At that time the founder of Pema Karpo Meditation Center, Khenpo Gawang Rinpoche, made a commitment to honor the visit of His Holiness by creating an annual festival of peace and harmony. The purpose of the Memphis Days of Peace & Harmony is to strengthen these two qualities within individuals, families, and societies.
LINKS TO JOIN Sept 21 & 22 Events ONLINE
2010 - Declaring September 21-23 Memphis Peace & Harmony Days
Proclamation by City of Memphis Mayor A. C. Wharton, Jr.
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